College students are inherently busy. There is always so much to do, see, and become. We're at a stage in our life where we are discovering ourselves, and the Lord's purpose for our life. We're finding new passions, meeting new people, and developing habits that will define us into adulthood. We're often working, building relationships, struggling to get the grades we need to maintain scholarships, or searching for the perfect summer job.
Sometimes, it can all be a little overwhelming.
There are days I think to myself... my brain is so full of to-do lists it can't possibly hold any more information!!!
As soon as that thought enters my brain (which is quite frequently), I catch myself.
My first instinct is to grab a sticky note and try to discharge those to-do lists from my brain in order. But I need to stop.
Step back.
Sit.
Still.
Laugh.
Life goes on and God is good,
even if my to-do lists aren't all crossed off
even if I'm running a few minutes late
even if I get less sleep than I would choose
even if I don't get the ideal summer occupation
even if I'm unsure about my future
even if I wonder when (or if) the light will appear at the end of the tunnel.
"Stress isn't a situation. Stress is a state of mind."
I lecture myself out loud... If I'm in a constant state of stress, that probably means my priorities are a bit out of whack. Doesn't urgency over everything imply that God is in control over nothing?
I know you've been here too. We all have.
Life moves in waves of busyness and this may be your crest. I want to challenge you not to psych yourself out during this time. Rather, allow your peak of craziness to allow God to prove His faithfulness.
He is not bound by time or worldly hindrances. He is the God of the universe and we owe it to Him to keep that center and focus amid our stressful schedules.
"When the cares of my heart are many, Your consolations cheer my soul..." Ps. 94:19